Differentiation between sigmoid volvulus and free air on supine abdominal radiographs: The 'liver overlap sign' versus the 'football sign'
SA Journal of Radiology
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| Title | Differentiation between sigmoid volvulus and free air on supine abdominal radiographs: The 'liver overlap sign' versus the 'football sign' | |
| Creator | van Gelderen, W. F.C. | |
| Description | Two cases are presented which emphasize the difficulty of differentiating between a sigmoid volvulus, where the 'liver overlap sign' is the only sign present, and perforation of a hollow viscus where the only sign on a supine abdominal radiograph may be the 'football sign' simulating a 'liver overlap sign'. In the case of sigmoid volvulus described in this report, the correct diagnosis established only with much difficulty and after further conventional radiographs and contrast studies. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 1997-06-30 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajr.v2i2.1584 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Radiology; Vol 2, No 2 (1997); 24-26 2078-6778 1027-202X | |
| Language | eng | |
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